Pike Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They came up short against the Vincennes Rivet Patriots, falling 3-0. The Chargers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Pike Central took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-11, 25-20, 25-21.
Keysha Padgett paced Pike Central's offense, picking up five kills. Padgett got some help from Braelyn Barnett and her nine assists. Jovie Mills controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
Pike Central's loss dropped their record down to 1-17. As for Vincennes Rivet, they moved to 2-13 with that win, which also ended their nine-game losing streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pike Central will venture away from home to take on South Spencer at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Vincennes Rivet, they will face off against Hutsonville/Palestine at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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